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NAFA PSW Chapter to Hold Golf Outing in October TUSTIN, CA - The NAFA Pacific Southwest (PSW) Chapter will hold its annual golf tournament at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club on Oct. 20. The meeting will start at 8 a.m. and the Golf Tournament Shotgun starts at noon.

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Leasing

Learn the latest in automotive fleet leasing management. The Leasing channel focuses on products, services, research, trends and industry insight by the leasing experts. This section also focuses on how-to’s, best practices, new leasing developments and profiles of companies in the fleet leasing industry.
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Safety & Accident

Targeted news and advice on the Safety and Risk-related issues critical to fleet management. Extensive coverage of safety news, product reviews, cost calculators, accident management, driver training and comprehensive archives.
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Remarketing

Get the expert information and research you need for fleet remarketing. Learn how to increase vehicle residuals while effectively using resale channels and lowering deprecation costs from the articles, tools and expert insight provided in this comprehensive channel.
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Fuel Management

The Fuel Management channel offers news, articles, tools and company profiles on one of the most important issues facing fleet managers. Examine the latest on managing fuel costs, trends and forecasts and learn best practices from experts in the fleet industry.
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Green Fleet

Learn from the experts at Automotive Fleet the ways companies are greening their fleets. The Green Fleet Channel brings you the latest in the reduction of fuel costs and alternative energy solutions for fleet cars and trucks.
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GPS / Telematics

The Telematics section offers news, articles and tips on the latest technology for routing your fleets as well as providing safety and security with GPS and related technology.
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Software

Software plays an increasingly important role for fleet managers in improving costs, safety and efficiency. Learn from our in depth software related articles, news and profiles about fleet management software.
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Maintenance

Learn the latest on fleet vehicle maintenance from our news entries and articles. We offer product updates, maintenance cost stories, and company profiles.
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Vehicle Research

Fleet Vehicle Research channel provides all the vehicle product news in one handy section. Get the latest on what’s new from the OEMs, vehicle descriptions and specs and the latest on technology advances and more.
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FLEET TV
RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES
Whitepaper: Improve Customer Service Quality with a GPS Fleet Tracking System
Implementing a robust GPS fleet tracking solution can improve customer service. It will improve response time, invoicing accuracy, and fleet visibility.
Reducing Fleet Spend Using Fleet Management Software
See how Cox Communications captures its complex and disparate fleet and operational data across its divisions and operating companies and then extrapolates real-time information, resulting in leveraged acquisition costs and a reduced fleet spend.
Key Features of Online Fleet Management
Understand the key features of using an Online Fleet Management (OFM) System to manage your fleet more efficiently and effectively.
Gain Control Over Fleet Costs With Sensor Sensibility Whitepaper
Have you considered adding sensors to your AVL solution? Intelligent Fleet Management can help your organization increase its operating margin, boost efficiency and deliver better customer service. Download this whitepaper and learn how to take control over fleet costs.
Primary Benefits of Using GPS Tracking
GPS Technology can be used to increase productivity, improve customer service, assist the employee in having a better safety record, help lower fuel costs, reduce overtime pay and lower insurance rates. View this comprehensive whitepaper to see how.
Why Advanced Performance, Driver Safety Training?
A recent survey of graduates showed crash reduction rates up to 50% or more. Understand the significant financial benefits obtained by incorporating advanced performance, driver training.
Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
The next step in using GPS tracking technology is to manage miles, fuel and customer activity together to achieve greater net profit per visit.
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Market Trends

Mike Antich
Do You Know What Your Drivers Are Really Doing?

By Mike Antich
Do you really know who is driving your company-provided vehicles? Often the "at-work" persona of an employee is not the true indicator of their behavior when no one is watching. Recently, someone forwarded me a link to a chat room for pharmaceutical reps. I did a search of posts that included the phrase "company car" and, in short order, I was shocked at some of the comments written about their use of company cars and how drivers play "the system" to their advantage.

The Need to Extend 50-Percent Bonus Depreciation

By Mike Antich

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Ed Bobit
NAFA’S ‘New Look’ Good, But Needs More to Win!

By Ed Bobit
The expressions related by NAFA members to me and to our editorial and marketing staff have been encouraging with the introduction of new innovations these past few years. Members are reluctant to be quoted or to put their opinions on paper or to e-mail them to anyone, but we keep track.

Mobile High-Tech: Driver Convenience or Corporate Liability?

By Ed Bobit






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EVENTS
NAFA's Canadian Fleet Management Seminar
9/14/2010 - 9/15/2010

September 14-15, 2010
Calgary

2010 Green Fleet Conference
10/18/2010 - 10/19/2010

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Government Fleet - June 2010

This Special Issue offers a collection of Best Practices, Proven Solutions, and Creative Concepts

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July 2010

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(L-R) Charlie Schott, Americas fleet lead; Theresa Rebucas, Philippines procurement; Scott Dennis, APAC fleet/travel lead; Tanja Koch, central fleet; and Ed Ty, Philippines procurement lead pose for a photo. View article

New Global Initiatives Help Pfizer Inc. Save More Than $30M

During the past two years, several Pfizer initiatives have led to significantly reduced total cost of ownership; improved colleague safety and productivity; and significantly lower environmental emissions.

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How to Cut Costs Without Hurting Driver Morale

Tough times require tough decisions; when fleet managers cut costs, driver morale sometimes can be affected. There are ways, however, to reduce costs without hurting driver morale.

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Minimizing Liability in Fleet Operations

Proper precautions can help a fleet survive a potential lawsuit should an employee become entangled in an accident claim.

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Lease Accounting Rule Changes Draw Closer

The Financial Accounting Standards Board and International Accounting Standards Board will issue a draft of new lease accounting rules this summer. The proposed changes will significantly impact fleet balance sheet, P&L, and lease administration.

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Building a Safety Culture for Company Drivers

Fleet safety policy must arise from a fundamental corporate value. The most commonly cited factor in a successful fleet safety program is senior management leadership and commitment.

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Short-Term Leasing Leaves a Lasting Impression

Short-term leasing is one option for fleets that need more flexibility and services than are provided by a rental company.

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Developing Fleet Cell Phone & Texting Policies

Policies limiting company driver cell phone use and banning texting must be clearly defined and include specific consequences.